And in a moving photo shared by Tammy’s cousin Dr Brad Johnson via Twitter – it’s clear that Tammy’s students made her final wish happen.

‘My cousin’s final request at her funeral was Backpacks full of supplies for needy students instead of flowers,’ Brad wrote alongside the image of backpacks lined-up next to the pews of the church at her funeral.

‘A teacher to the end. @TeachersNet @edutopia @EdWeekTeacher,’ he added.

Brad went on to say Tammy’s fellow teachers had been honoured to help out.